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Answers about our Estate Item & Jewelry Buying Services

Read FAQs about our services buying Hawaii jewelry, gold & estate items.
Contact us today for a free estimate, no obligation. Save precious time – text or email us a photo and know right away if we can purchase your item, before scheduling!

Why are people interested in coming to your establishment to sell their estate jewelry?

In this uncertain economic climate, some people find more value in turning their old jewelry into liquid assets. Lifestyles have changed and many people are selling family heirlooms to take advantage of other investment opportunities or more pressing expenses like mortgages, education, long-term care, or unexpected events.

What about an auction house? Is that a good place to sell estate jewelry?

In an auction house you may have to wait three to six months or longer to be paid. In addition, the commission rate drastically reduces the amount you will actually receive. Unfortunately, you may invest a great deal of time and effort, but ultimately be disappointed when the jewelry does not sell and is returned to you many months later.

What should I do with or to my estate jewelry before bringing it to you?

There is no need to have your jewelry cleaned or looked at before coming to Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers. We will look at jewels in all conditions. We can check for various hallmarks through loops and jewelry microscopes. Pack your items carefully for the trip to our office and most importantly, stay safe!

Is there a charge to make an appointment to sell my estate jewelry?

No. We do offer appraisals for a fee, but if you are looking to sell, there is no fee to receive an estimate! You can also send us pictures for a rough estimate before you even leave your house!

Will I be paid for my estate jewelry the same day that I bring it in?

We will evaluate your estate jewelry immediately. After communicating with our technicians, we will make you the highest offer. The option to sell is completely up to you. If you do decide to sell, payment is immediate. We will need a valid form of ID to complete the transaction.

Is your pricing based on the original retail value of the piece?

If you bring in a very contemporary piece, there may be some relationship to the retail value taken into consideration when we are offering you a price. However, the most important trait is the desirability and demand of your pieces.

What percentage of my appraisal should I expect to receive?

Every item is evaluated individually, there is no set percentage you will receive. Most appraisals are very, very high or determined by a value unrelated to the resale value as a second hand item (Ex. the “Retail Replacement Value” is not what you can receive as your item is now “second hand”)

All the Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers are expert jewelers. They evaluate gold, platinum, diamond jewelry, and watches based upon the value of the workmanship and desirability of the piece.

Other jewelry buyers pay you only on the scrap value. Our assessment of the true value of your items gets you the maximum payout. Our extensive knowledge of U.S. and world markets give us the real talent of knowing what markets want and where the best end-user is for a piece of jewelry.

How will I be paid?

You’ll receive cash or check (depending on the size of the transaction).

What types of jewelry do you normally purchase?

We purchase all types of estate jewelry from all periods including the Georgian Period, Victorian Period, Art Nouveau Period, Edwardian Period, Art Deco Period, Retro Period, and Modern jewelry. We specialize particularly in branded “high house” items such as pieces by brands like Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Vancleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, etc. As well as luxury brand watches like Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more. We also purchase diamond jewelry, engagement rings, diamond stones over 1ct, gemstone jewelry, vintage watches/pocket watches, certain fine collectables and more! If you’re not sure what you have, text or email a photo to us and we’ll be happy to take a look!

How do you evaluate the jewels that are brought into your headquarters?

We look at every piece of jewelry taking into consideration its design, history, and maker. We test the metal right in front of our clients to determine whether it is gold, platinum, or silver.

We also look for special hallmarks through a special lens for jewelry. These are just some of the things taken into consideration when evaluating your jewelry.

How do you determine value?

Beyond the intrinsic or elemental valuations, i.e. diamonds, gemstones and precious metals contained in a piece, we carefully take into account the non-tangible qualities of fine vintage jewelry.

Intrinsic Value:
Diamonds, Gemstones, Platinum, Gold, and Silver constitute the intrinsic value of an antique and estate jewelry piece. Diamonds and gemstones are valued for their quality and rarity and have added value when accompanied with a certificate of quality. Diamonds are evaluated based on the 4 C’s – Carat, Cut, Color and Clarity.

Rarity:
Most antique and estate jewels are one-of-a-kind. In addition to being individually hand crafted, some antique and estate jewels are made by famous jewelers such as Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels and many others. We happily pay a large premium for fine signed pieces.
If large diamonds and gemstones are highlighted in a fine piece of jewelry they make the jewelry even more rare and desirable. Often rarity can be solely in the unique nature of the piece of jewelry and is not predicated on the intrinsic value.

Condition:
We expect to see some signs of wear on antique and estate jewelry. Jewelry in pristine condition is rare and commands a premium, where jewelry with apparent repairs and restoration can be devalued. Alterations from the original can result in devaluation as well.

How Does It Work?

Contact us and our operators will ask you a few simple questions regarding the items that you would like a commitment free estimate on, we may ask you for a photo – especially if you’re unsure about the details of the item or you have a price in mind. If it’s an item we can purchase we’ll then set up an appointment with you. This appointment will be held at our secure office located in Downtown Honolulu. For the elderly and for those who are not mobile or have an excess of items (100+) we may be able to arrange and in home evaluation.

On the day of the appointment, our technician will evaluate your unwanted items and answer any questions you may have.

Our technician will provide you with an Buy Offer amount. Should you decide to sell, payment will be immediate. Your items will be purchased with either cash or check.

Reviews from our clients

I scheduled an appointment with Moshe to sell some gold and diamond items. He made me a fair offer for the gold items and thoroughly explained the value for the diamond items. I decided to sell the gold and using some of the diamond rings create an engagement ring. We discussed in detail the style and design I had in mind. Moshe envisioned a design incorporating the diamonds and adding blue sapphires. Within a few short weeks the ring was completed and is absolutely stunning in style and eye catching pizzazz. He even arranged to have the ring independently appraised. All this at a very competitive price. Moshe and his staff are highly recommended!

I wasted to much time looking for a place to buy my jewelry. Moshe and his team superseded any and all expectations of places that buy jewelry. I highly recommend Moshe and his team. 5 stars without hesitation. As soon as you walk into his office you'll feel the same.

I purchased a (rather expensive) watch from them using Ebay. I was a bit apprehensive at spending so much money on something I couldn't see, but I decided to trust the Ebay ratings system (they were rated quite highly).
I received the watch (in record time given that it was coming from Hawaii to the east coast), and I had a few follow up questions on how to care for it.
These folks were simply amazing. Moshe and Nicole answered all of my (annoying?) questions and helped me with a couple of minor issues that I needed addressing. They were patient and unbelievably responsive.
I could not be more happy--not only with the purchase, but particularly with the customer service component. Truly the kind of business that deserves accolades. I would purchase something from there again without hesitation, and will probably visit them in person when I am next in Hawaii.

Oahu's best jewelry store! I needed help right away and called other jewelers who did not answer their phones or return my call. Hawaii Estate & Jewelry Buyers answered their phone, set up an appointment right away, were tech savvy, considerate, very nice and cool people on arrival. On top of that, everyone there was exceptional, genuine, and gave the best social rapport at making you feel comfortable. Then bought my jewelry right away, so I can escape the ballistic missile target zone island! ;D

Stunning Ming ring that the owner sized so you could not even tell it was sized. SUPER nice people , HIGH QUALITY & TOP SERVICE. Buy with Confidence! This is definitely TOP of the Line place. Thanks so very much! I will treasure this & would DEFINATELY buy from again!